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at this point it is almost ridiculous and freakishly strange how strange natural phenomenons are acting on us. i am not superstitious or anything, and am certainly not imposing any of that 2012 stuff (whish has been so popular lately). i am simply cold, in this spring that should be blooming in clear skies and sunshine. as nice as the day was though, with blue skies, and flowers crowdedly blooming on trees, the cold managed to seep through my socks, perforating my skin into a sharp cold feeling. miss the tropics. beaches.

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another small milestone to this micro-site/ project of mine. half a year now. i have intentionally placed this photo as an image to look back upon with a reflection of a sunset. however, it just made me realize how we shouldn’t reflect just because of special moments but because we should be more aware. always think back, and think forward. think.

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july twenty fifth is the anniversary of the annexation of the beautiful province of guancaste to costa rica. this national holiday is celebrated with a week long festival filled with performances, parades, bullfights and many other lively activities. the significance of this day, forgotten by many, highlights the power of democracy that costa rica governs. it was in eighteen-twentyfour when the province of guanacaste, (nicaraguan state) asked to annex to costa rica. they provide some of the nicest beaces, and use their slogan: “de la patria por nuestra voluntad” means “part of the country by our own choice”.

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costa rica is geographically blessed. located in between the atlantic and the pacific, you can have monumental sunrises and sunsets on the beach even within the same day. this sunset was earlier this year in guanacaste, playa potrero.

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copos is a traditional costarican delight: shaved ice with granadine, powdered milk and condensed milk. this one is for marlene.. happy finals and good luck. the photo was taken in flamingo beach or somewhere nearby in guanacaste, costa rica.